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17th January 2007, 03:37 AM
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That is a truly beautiful sword Matt
Edited to say Its branches remind me of a crude Iron hilt saber I have,only yours are much more gracefully done  By the way nice pistol too Last edited by Alan62; 17th January 2007 at 03:47 AM. |
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17th January 2007, 04:25 PM
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More about your sword
Thanks Alan, tell me more about your sword, where is it from, when was it made ect
Regards Matt |
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17th January 2007, 04:42 PM
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It is a Model 1853 British Dragoon.At least from the research I have done.The blade measures 34.25 inches long with an overall length of 39.75 inches and a 1.3/8’s wide blade that is 3/8’s thick at the ricasso. It has wooden grips..It has a strong iron hilt. It appears to have been painted black at some time. The blade also has a very black patina that looks really good. One of the branches of the guard looks as if it may have been repaired some time long ago. There is no maker's mark that I can find but that is not uncommon for these type swords.
 If you get a chance Matt check out my thread titled Help Identifying a sword and see the pistol that is my family heirloom |
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